Meaning and history
Dina is used in many languages as a form of the biblical Dinah, from Hebrew meaning "judged" or "vindicated." In Genesis, Dinah is the daughter of Jacob and Leah. The spelling also serves as a short form of names such as Adelina in some cultures. Notable bearers include singer Dina Carroll and actress Dina Meyer.
Dina moved from #977 to #998 for girls between 1997 and 1998. Its highest annual birth count came in 1969, with 1,572 births.